Domain MCP vs Dynadot MCP
A side-by-side look at the Domain MCP and Dynadot MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Domain MCPCloud Platforms · Local subprocess (stdio)Manage Dynadot domains, DNS, WHOIS, nameservers, transfers and aftermarket listings.40FairAuth: api key requiredVerdict: choose Domain MCP for cloud platforms work as a local process; choose Dynadot MCP for cloud platforms as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Domain MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
DYNADOT_API_KEY.
Choose Dynadot MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
DYNADOT_API_KEY, DYNADOT_SANDBOX. - You want tools like
search_domain, register_domain, bulk_register_domains.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | Domain MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cloud Platforms | Cloud Platforms |
| Quality signal | 40/100 · Fair | 63/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | API key required |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | BYOK (pay the provider) |
| Required env vars | DYNADOT_API_KEY | DYNADOT_API_KEYDYNADOT_SANDBOX |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 13 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | Not listed | 67 |
| Full listing | View Domain MCP | View Dynadot MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Domain MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Dynadot MCP tools 67
search_domainCheck domain availability. Supports up to 100 domains at once. Returns availability status and optionally pricing for each domain.register_domainRegister a new domain name. Duration is in years (1-10). Optionally specify a registrant contact ID and coupon code.bulk_register_domainsRegister multiple domains at once (up to 100). All domains are registered with default settings unless overridden.get_domain_infoGet detailed information about a domain including expiry date, nameservers, WHOIS contacts, privacy status, lock status, and more.list_domainsList all domains in the Dynadot account with basic information.renew_domainRenew an existing domain registration. Duration is in years.delete_domainDelete a domain during its grace period. This action cannot be undone after the grace period expires.restore_domainRestore a recently deleted domain from the redemption grace period.push_domainPush (transfer) a domain to another Dynadot account by username.get_dnsGet all DNS records for a domain, including A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV records, and subdomains.set_dnsSet DNS records for a domain using Dynadot's DNS service. Supports main records and up to 10 subdomains. Use the records parameter to pass Dynadot API parameters like main_record_type, main_record, subdomain0, sub_record_type0, sub_record0, etc.set_nameserversSet nameservers for a domain. Accepts up to 13 nameserver hostnames.- +55 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Domain MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"joachimbrindeau-domain-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"domain-mcp"
],
"env": {
"DYNADOT_API_KEY": "YOUR_DYNADOT_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Dynadot MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"mikusnuz-dynadot-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"dynadot-mcp"
],
"env": {
"DYNADOT_API_KEY": "YOUR_DYNADOT_API_KEY_HERE",
"DYNADOT_SANDBOX": "YOUR_DYNADOT_SANDBOX_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Domain MCP is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Dynadot MCP belongs to Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Domain MCP for cloud platforms work and Dynadot MCP for cloud platforms.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Domain MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. Dynadot MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add joachimbrindeau-domain-mcp and mikusnuz-dynadot-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Domain MCP has a quality signal of 40/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 13 GitHub stars. Dynadot MCP has 63/100 (Good) with 5 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.